City Gate
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Key card access
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
- Heating
About this property
The City Gate is located in the center of Exeter with a traditional pub, dining room and garden surrounded by the historic city wall. Each air-conditioned boutique bedroom with attached bathroom features a power shower or a bath, with toiletries provided. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV with Sky channels and a Nespresso coffee machine, while complimentary port and homemade sweet treats are waiting for guests on arrival. The dining room has a secluded patio for Al Fresco dining and offers a menu with seasonal locally-sourced produce with an extensive wine list and cocktail menu. It is a 5-minute walk from City Gate to Exeter High Street and The Guildhall shopping center, while Princesshay is a 10-minute walk away. Exeter Cathedral is 1312 feet from the City Gate, while Exeter University is 1 mi away. Exeter Central train station is a 5 minute walk from the property, while Exeter St David’s is 10 minutes away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Nicola
United Kingdom“All the staff were very friendly and helpful. I loved the character and decor of the property.” - Nicole
United Arab Emirates“The rooms were very well equipped and the hotel had a nice vibe” - Adrien
France“Very clean, colorful and very bright : the room was very nice” - Shields
Switzerland“We had a great stay at the City Gate. Very friendly staff and a warm, cosy and nicely decorated room welcomed us. Good food and drinks at the pub and very close within walking distance to Exeter town center.” - Sebastien
Belgium“Very pleasant pub hotel. Quiet, comfy bed, great bathroom, and the pub below is very convenient.” - Kelly United Kingdom“Friendly staff stunning hotel with a gorgeous beer garden room clean and tidy”
- Darwish
United States“Great pub and restaurant. Breakfast was lovely. Beds were comfortable and the bathroom was small but clean. Staff was very friendly. Parking was a bit of a hassle as it is off site and no where to really unload your bags.” - Claudio United States“Everything was perfect from the breakfast to the room,from the location to the city itself.”
- Michelle
Germany“The staff was super nice and the location very central and easy to reach from central station and St Davids. The room is small but definitely sufficient. The bed was comfy. Would stay there again.” - Amicia Belgium“The room was excellent: clean, well designed, comfy bed, free coffee and tea, nice toiletries provided. The staff were also very nice and helpful. Previously I stayed at another hotel in Exeter and while this was a few pounds more per night it was...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- City Gate
- CuisineBritish
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that there is no staff at reception overnight.
Please note that this property no longer accepts cash payments.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform City Gate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
